ARISE High School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Location

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Meeting ID: 996 800 1809

Directors Present

A. Gomez (remote), D. Bryson (remote), D. Meister (remote), G. Netter (remote), J. Obbard (remote), M. Arechiga (remote), R. Garcia

Directors Absent

None

Directors who arrived after the meeting opened

R. Garcia

Guests Present

Bryce Fleming

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Obbard called a meeting of the board of directors of ARISE High School to order on Tuesday Dec 7, 2021 at 6:05 PM.

II. Consent Calendar

A.

Approval of Board Findings Relating to Teleconference Meetings During State of Emergency

G. Netter made a motion to Approve.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
D. Bryson
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
J. Obbard
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye

B.

Approve Minutes (Board Retreat and 10/13)

G. Netter made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 10-19-21.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Arechiga
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent
D. Meister
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye

C.

Approve Check Register

G. Netter made a motion to Approve.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Obbard
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
R. Garcia
Absent

III. Governance Committee Update

A.

Board Recruitment Plan

Ana Gomez presented to the board on the current board roster and structure, vision and areas of growth for the board and proposed timeline and next steps regarding board recruitment. 
R. Garcia arrived.

IV. Finance Update

A.

Finance Approvals

Bryce Fleming provided an update on the increased 2021-22  forecast and cashflow projection for the rest of the year. In addition, provided an overview of the 1st Interim report and the three year projections and a recap of the 2020-21 Audit. 
D. Bryson made a motion to Approve the 1st Interim Report.
M. Arechiga seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Gomez
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
R. Garcia
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
D. Bryson made a motion to Approve 2020-21 Audit.
D. Meister seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Arechiga
Aye
R. Garcia
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
D. Bryson made a motion to Approve Educator Effectives Grant Plan.
R. Garcia seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
G. Netter
Aye
R. Garcia
Aye
D. Meister
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
A. Gomez
Aye

V. Academic Excellence Committee Update

A.

Academic Excellence Committee Update

Gabriela Netter presented to the board on the work of the academic committee including work to gain clarity around the charge of the committee, norms, board on track assessment review, current goals and next steps around alignment and proactivity.

VI. Head of School Update

A.

Head of School Update

Karla Gandiaga provided an update on the Empowering Warrior Intellectuals Reset including the goals and work that has been done with all teams to identify what is working and what could be improved. Also, provided an update on the 2021-2022 investments and the budget priorities for the 2022-2023 budget.

VII. Discussion Items

A.

Board Meeting Calendar and Retreat

Julie Obbard provided an overview of changes to the board meeting calendar. 
R. Garcia made a motion to Approve updated board calendar.
A. Gomez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Gomez
Aye
G. Netter
Aye
J. Obbard
Aye
D. Bryson
Aye
R. Garcia
Aye
M. Arechiga
Aye
D. Meister
Aye

VIII. Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957) for Karla Gandiaga

A.

Closed Session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation (§ 54957) for Karla Gandiaga

Board goes into closed session at 7:26pm

IX. Report out of Closed Session on Any Action Taken

A.

Report out of Closed Session on Any Action Taken

No action taken in closed session. 

X. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Obbard